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TWI772191B
TWI772191B TW110136018A TW110136018A TWI772191B TW I772191 B TWI772191 B TW I772191B TW 110136018 A TW110136018 A TW 110136018A TW 110136018 A TW110136018 A TW 110136018A TW I772191 B TWI772191 B TW I772191B
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Abstract

A wireless optical network terminal includes an internal connection module and an external connection module. The internal connection module includes an internal communication module, a resonance power transmitter and a connector. The internal communication module includes a transceiver having the technology that allows wireless transmission signals to pass through building materials. The connector is for connecting the internal communication module and the resonant power transmitter to a power source. The external connection module includes an external communication module, a resonance power receiver and a connector. The external communication module includes a transceiver, having the technology that allows wireless transmission signals to pass through building materials. The resonance power receiver is for receiving electric power from the resonant power transmitter and supplying power to the external communication module. The connector is for making the external connection module to become an optical network terminal of a passive optical network.

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無線光纖網路終端 Wireless Optical Network Terminal

本發明係關於將光纖網路服務安裝，特別是指一種無線光纖網路單元，用於將光纖網路服務安裝到現有建築物，而且無需通過建築物的外牆、地基或屋頂。 The present invention relates to the installation of fiber optic network services, and in particular refers to a wireless fiber optic network unit for installing fiber optic network services into existing buildings without going through the exterior walls, foundations or roofs of the buildings.

將光纖網路服務安裝到現有建築物既昂貴又耗時。安裝通常需要外部電源，並需要在建築物牆壁上鑽孔，安裝人員和客戶之間需要協調客戶在家的合適時間。光纖網路終端和路由器由服務業者安裝，而且可能需要數次的往返施工。此外，在安裝之後，光纖網路服務的升級和維修既昂貴又困難。 Installing fiber optic network services into existing buildings is expensive and time-consuming. Installation often requires an external power source and requires drilling holes in the building walls, with coordination between the installer and the customer at the right time for the customer to be home. Fiber optic network terminals and routers are installed by the service provider and may require several round trips. Furthermore, after installation, upgrades and maintenance of fiber optic network services are expensive and difficult.

實施例提供一種無線光纖網路終端(Wireless Optical Network Terminal,WONT)，包括內部連接模組及外部連接模組。內部連接模組包括內部通訊模組、諧振電力發射器及連接器。內部通訊模組包括收發器，具有使無線傳輸訊號穿過建築材料的技術。內部連接模組的連接器用以連接該內部通訊模組和該諧振電力發射器至電源。外部連接模組包括外部通訊模組、諧振電力接收器及連接器。外部通訊模組包括收發器，具有使無線傳輸訊號穿過建築材料的技術。諧振電力接收器用以由該諧振電力發射器接收電能及向該外部通訊模組供電。外部連接模組的連接器用以使該外部連接模組成為無源光纖網路(passive optical network,PON)的光纖網路終端(optical network terminal,ONT)。 The embodiment provides a wireless optical network terminal (Wireless Optical Network Terminal, WONT), which includes an internal connection module and an external connection module. The internal connection module includes an internal communication module, a resonant power transmitter and a connector. The intercom module includes a transceiver with technology for wirelessly transmitting signals through building materials. The connector of the internal connection module is used for connecting the internal communication module and the resonant power transmitter to a power source. The external connection module includes an external communication module, a resonant power receiver and a connector. External communication modules include transceivers with technology for wirelessly transmitting signals through building materials. The resonance power receiver is used for receiving power from the resonance power transmitter and supplying power to the external communication module. The connector of the external connection module is used to make the external connection module become an optical network terminal (ONT) of a passive optical network (PON).

實施例另提供一種無線光纖網路終端，包括內部連接模組。內部連接模組包括內部通訊模組、諧振電力發射器及連接器。內部通訊模組包括收發器，具有使無線傳輸訊號穿過建築材料的技術。諧振電力發射器相容於諧振電力接收器使用的無線電力接收技術。連接器用以連接該內部通訊模組和該諧振電力發射器至電源。 Another embodiment provides a wireless optical fiber network terminal, which includes an internal connection module. The internal connection module includes an internal communication module, a resonant power transmitter and a connector. The intercom module includes a transceiver with technology for wirelessly transmitting signals through building materials. The resonant power transmitter is compatible with the wireless power reception technology used by the resonant power receiver. The connector is used for connecting the internal communication module and the resonant power transmitter to a power source.

實施例另提供一種無線光纖網路終端，包括外部連接模組。外部連接模組包括外部通訊模組、諧振電力接收器及連接器。外部通訊模組包括收發器，具有使無線傳輸訊號穿過建築材料的技術。諧振電力接收器具有無線電力接收技術並用以向外部通訊模組供電。連接器用以使該外部連接模組成為無源光纖網路的光纖網路終端。 Another embodiment provides a wireless optical fiber network terminal, which includes an external connection module. The external connection module includes an external communication module, a resonant power receiver and a connector. External communication modules include transceivers with technology for wirelessly transmitting signals through building materials. The resonant power receiver has wireless power receiving technology and is used to supply power to external communication modules. The connector is used to make the external connection module become the optical network terminal of the passive optical network.

100,200,300,400,500:無線光纖網路終端 100,200,300,400,500: Wireless Optical Network Terminals

110,210:外部連接模組 110, 210: External connection modules

120,220,420,520:內部連接模組 120, 220, 420, 520: Internal connection modules

130,430:路由器 130,430: Router

140:交流電源 140: AC power

150,350,450,550:外牆 150, 350, 450, 550: Exterior Walls

240:無源光纖網路媒體訪問控制 240: Passive Optical Network Media Access Control

245:外部通訊模組 245: External communication module

250:諧振電力接收器 250: Resonant Power Receiver

255A,255B:天線 255A, 255B: Antenna

260:內部通訊模組 260: Internal communication module

270:2.5G BASE-T物理層電路 270:2.5G BASE-T physical layer circuit

280:諧振電力發射器 280: Resonant Power Transmitter

285:變壓器 285: Transformer

310:無線收發和諧振電力接收子模組 310: Wireless Transceiver and Resonant Power Receiver Submodule

325:光纖網路終端子模組 325: Optical fiber network terminal submodule

第1圖是實施例中的無線光纖網路終端的示意圖。 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a wireless optical network terminal in an embodiment.

第2圖是第1圖所示的內部連接模組和外部連接模組更多細節的示意圖。 FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing more details of the internal connection module and the external connection module shown in FIG. 1 .

第3圖是外部連接模組被分成由乙太網路供電線連接的兩個子模組的示意圖。 FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an external connection module divided into two sub-modules connected by an Ethernet power line.

第4圖是內部連接模組經由乙太網路供電線連接路由器的示意圖。 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of an internal connection module connected to a router via an Ethernet power cable.

第5圖是內部連接模組內建路由器的示意圖。 Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the built-in router of the internal connection module.

本發明是關於無線光纖網路終端(Wireless Optical Network Terminal,WONT)，其將建築物連接到光纖網路服務，而無需通過建築物的外牆、地基或 屋頂之實體連接。 The present invention relates to a Wireless Optical Network Terminal (WONT) that connects a building to a fiber optic network service without going through the building's exterior walls, foundations, or The physical connection of the roof.

無線光纖網路終端可將傳統的光纖網路終端與符合AirPHYTM、Wi-Fi或任何其他聯邦通訊委員會(FCC)規範的調變射頻訊號的收發電路(以下簡稱為收發器)相結合，其用於傳輸訊號和諧振電力。收發器提供可穿過建築物外牆的訊號給乙太網橋接器(Ethernet bridge)，而電力系統從建築物內部無線傳輸電力到建築物外部，而無需於建築物牆壁上打開任何開口。 The wireless fiber optic network terminal can combine the traditional fiber optic network terminal with the transceiver circuit (hereinafter referred to as the transceiver) that complies with AirPHY TM , Wi-Fi or any other Federal Communications Commission (FCC) specifications to modulate radio frequency signals. Used to transmit signals and resonant power. The transceiver provides a signal that can pass through the building's exterior wall to an Ethernet bridge, and the power system wirelessly transmits power from inside the building to the outside of the building without opening any openings in the building's walls.

第1圖是實施例中的無線光纖網路終端100的示意圖。無線光纖網路終端100可包括：內部連接模組120和外部連接模組110。外部連接模組110可以直接固定或鄰近(非直接固定)在建築物外牆150的外表面上。內部連接模組120可以直接固定到或鄰近於建築物外牆150的內表面，並且內部連接模組120與外部連接模組110的無線收發器可正常的進行無線傳輸。一較佳實施例，內部連接模組120與外部連接模組110係隔著建築物外牆150對齊。 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a wireless optical network terminal 100 in an embodiment. The wireless optical network terminal 100 may include: an internal connection module 120 and an external connection module 110 . The external connection module 110 may be directly fixed or adjacent (indirectly fixed) to the outer surface of the building exterior wall 150 . The internal connection module 120 can be directly fixed to or adjacent to the inner surface of the building exterior wall 150, and the wireless transceivers of the internal connection module 120 and the external connection module 110 can normally perform wireless transmission. In a preferred embodiment, the internal connection module 120 and the external connection module 110 are aligned across the building exterior wall 150 .

外部連接模組110電性連接到無源光纖網路的光纖網路終端(passive optical network optical network terminal,PON ONT)，無源光纖網路連接到服務提供端(service provider)的傳輸中心。外部連接模組110包括有：可使無線訊號能夠穿透過典型建築材料之無線傳輸技術的外部通訊模組245。外部通訊模組245可以是例如符合能夠發送和接收調變射頻訊號的AirPHYTM、Wi-Fi或任何其他無線傳輸標準的無線收發器。外部連接模組110還包括有：與無線電力接收技術(例如：無線電力聯盟(Wireless Power Consortium,WPC)、電力事務聯盟(Power Matters Alliance,PMA)或無線充電推廣組織(Airfuel Alliance)制定的標準)相容的諧振電力接收器，但實施例不限於此。 The external connection module 110 is electrically connected to a passive optical network optical network terminal (PON ONT) of a passive optical network, and the passive optical network is connected to a transmission center of a service provider. The external connection module 110 includes an external communication module 245 that enables wireless signals to pass through the wireless transmission technology of typical building materials. The external communication module 245 may be, for example, a wireless transceiver compliant with AirPHY ™ , Wi-Fi or any other wireless transmission standard capable of sending and receiving modulated radio frequency signals. The external connection module 110 also includes: standards established with wireless power receiving technologies (eg, Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), Power Matters Alliance (PMA) or Airfuel Alliance) ) compatible resonant power receiver, but embodiments are not limited thereto.

內部連接模組120可包括內部通訊模組260。內部通訊模組260具有外部通訊模組245所使用的相同的無線輸技術。內部連接模組120還包括與外部連接模組110的諧振電力接收器250的無線電力接收技術相容的諧振電力發射器280。內部連接模組120通過連接交流電源140向內部連接模組120提供電力。內部連接模組120還可以包括乙太網路或其他網路(例如MoCA或G.hn)連接到路由器130。 The internal connection module 120 may include the internal communication module 260 . The internal communication module 260 has the same wireless transmission technology used by the external communication module 245 . The internal connection module 120 also includes a resonant power transmitter 280 that is compatible with the wireless power reception technology of the resonant power receiver 250 of the external connection module 110 . The internal connection module 120 provides power to the internal connection module 120 by connecting the AC power source 140 . The internal connection module 120 may also include an Ethernet or other network (eg MoCA or G.hn) connection to the router 130 .

第2圖為具有內部連接模組220和外部連接模組210的無線光纖網路終端200的示意圖。內部連接模組220和外部連接模組210分別與內部連接模組120和外部連接模組110相似。外部連接模組210可以包括光纖技術，用於向終端用戶提供寬頻網路的光通訊技術，例如無源光纖網路媒體訪問控制(PON MAC)240。無源光纖網路媒體訪問控制240包括有一光纖連接器(例如SC/APC(Standard Connector/Angled Physical Contact)光纖連接器)，其可以通過例如光纖到府(fiber-to-the-home,FTTH)技術連接到光纖網路。 FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a wireless optical network terminal 200 having an internal connection module 220 and an external connection module 210 . The internal connection module 220 and the external connection module 210 are similar to the internal connection module 120 and the external connection module 110, respectively. The external connection module 210 may include fiber optic technology, such as passive fiber optic network media access control (PON MAC) 240, for providing end users with optical communication technology for broadband networks. The passive optical network media access control 240 includes a fiber optic connector (such as SC/APC (Standard Connector/Angled Physical Contact) fiber optic connector), which can pass, for example, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) Technology connected to fiber optic network.

外部連接模組210可包括諧振電力接收器250，諧振電力接收器250接收來自內部連接模組120的諧振電力發射器280所發射的諧振電力，進而可向外部連接模組210提供電力。外部連接模組210的任何電力需求都可由諧振電力接收器250提供，因此位於建築物外牆150外面的外部連接模組210不需要額外連接另一電源為外部連接模組210供電，從而簡化安裝手續。 The external connection module 210 may include a resonant power receiver 250 that receives the resonant power transmitted from the resonant power transmitter 280 of the internal connection module 120 , and then can provide power to the external connection module 210 . Any power requirements of the external connection module 210 can be provided by the resonant power receiver 250, so the external connection module 210 located outside the building exterior wall 150 does not need to be additionally connected to another power source to power the external connection module 210, thereby simplifying installation formalities.

內部連接模組220包括與諧振電力接收器250相容的諧振電力發射器280。藉由諧振電力發射器280與諧振電力接收器250的運作可向外部連接模組210提供電力，一實施例，交流電源140連接諧振電力發射器280，用以為其供電。 The internal connection module 220 includes a resonant power transmitter 280 that is compatible with the resonant power receiver 250 . The operation of the resonant power transmitter 280 and the resonant power receiver 250 can provide power to the external connection module 210. In one embodiment, the AC power source 140 is connected to the resonant power transmitter 280 to supply power.

內部連接模組220可包括內部通訊模組260。內部通訊模組260包括能夠收發調變射頻訊號的收發器，內部通訊模組260的收發器與外部通訊模組245的收發器使用的通訊技術相容。內部通訊模組260耦接至天線255B，外部通訊模組245耦接至天線255A。 The internal connection module 220 may include the internal communication module 260 . The internal communication module 260 includes a transceiver capable of transmitting and receiving modulated radio frequency signals. The transceiver of the internal communication module 260 is compatible with the communication technology used by the transceiver of the external communication module 245 . The internal communication module 260 is coupled to the antenna 255B, and the external communication module 245 is coupled to the antenna 255A.

內部連接模組220還包括一有線網路模組(例如：乙太網路模組)與有線網路連接器(例如：RJ-45連接器)。內部通訊模組260可以經由乙太網路模組連接至內部連接模組220的RJ-45連接器。一些實施例中，該乙太網路模組包括有2.5G BASE-T物理層電路270和變壓器285，但不限於此。在一些實施例中，RJ-45連接器還可以連接到路由器130，如第1圖所示。 The internal connection module 220 further includes a wired network module (eg, an Ethernet module) and a wired network connector (eg, an RJ-45 connector). The internal communication module 260 can be connected to the RJ-45 connector of the internal connection module 220 via the Ethernet module. In some embodiments, the Ethernet module includes a 2.5G BASE-T physical layer circuit 270 and a transformer 285, but is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, an RJ-45 connector may also be connected to router 130, as shown in FIG. 1 .

換言之，安裝無線光纖網路終端時，外部連接模組210貼附建築物外牆的外面，並透過光纖連接器連接到服務提供端傳輸中心的光纖網路。內部連接模組220貼附在同一建築物外牆內面的相應位置，並插入交流電源。內部連接模組220向外部連接模組210提供諧振電力，並且外部連接模塊245無線提供從服務提供者到建築物內部的內部連接模塊220的乙太網路連接，並且不需要室外電源，省略現有技術需要在建築物牆壁上鑽孔的麻煩。 In other words, when installing the wireless optical fiber network terminal, the external connection module 210 is attached to the outside of the outer wall of the building, and is connected to the optical fiber network of the service provider transmission center through the optical fiber connector. The internal connection module 220 is attached to the corresponding position on the inner surface of the outer wall of the same building, and is inserted into the AC power supply. The internal connection module 220 provides resonant power to the external connection module 210, and the external connection module 245 wirelessly provides the Ethernet connection from the service provider to the internal connection module 220 inside the building, and does not require an outdoor power supply, omitting the existing Technology requires the hassle of drilling holes in building walls.

第3圖是實施例中的無線光纖網路終端300的示意圖。無線光纖網路終端300的外部連接模組被修改以提供安裝位置彈性。外部連接模組的一部分仍然固定到或鄰近建築物的外牆350的外面。如同前面的實施例，無線光纖網路終端300仍然包括外部收發器、天線、無源光纖網路的光纖網路終端和諧振電力接收器。本實施例的區別在於，外部連接模組可以分成無線收發和諧振電力接收 子模組310及無源光纖網路的光纖網路終端子模組(PON ONT sub-module)325，其中，無線收發和諧振電力接收子模組310通過單一的乙太網路供電線(PoE Cable)供電給光纖網路終端子模組325。 FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a wireless optical network terminal 300 in an embodiment. The external connection module of the wireless fiber optic network terminal 300 is modified to provide flexibility of installation location. A portion of the external connection module remains affixed to or adjacent to the outside of the building's exterior wall 350 . As with the previous embodiment, the wireless fiber optic network terminal 300 still includes an external transceiver, an antenna, a fiber optic network terminal for a passive fiber optic network, and a resonant power receiver. The difference of this embodiment is that the external connection module can be divided into wireless transmission and reception and resonant power reception The sub-module 310 and the optical fiber network terminal sub-module (PON ONT sub-module) 325 of the passive optical network, wherein the wireless transceiver and the resonant power receiving sub-module 310 are powered by a single Ethernet line (PoE). Cable) to supply power to the optical fiber network terminal sub-module 325.

外部連接模組300可以與內部連接模組220或與之後描述的另一實施例的內部連接模組配合，以無線的方式提供從服務提供商到建築物內部的內部連接模塊的乙太網路連接，因此不需要室外電源及在牆上鑽孔，從而簡化安裝手續。外部連接模組300還可以用例如有線電纜資料服務介面規範(Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification,DOCSIS)或數位用戶線路(Digital Subscriber Line,DSL)等其他類型的有線終端設備替換光纖網路終端(PON ONT)，幫助客戶從光纖網路服務轉換為另一種類型的有線網路服務。 The external connection module 300 can cooperate with the internal connection module 220 or with the internal connection module of another embodiment described later to wirelessly provide the Ethernet network from the service provider to the internal connection module inside the building connections, eliminating the need for outdoor power and drilling holes in the wall, simplifying installation. The external connection module 300 can also replace the optical fiber network terminal (PON) with other types of wired terminal equipment such as Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) or Digital Subscriber Line (DSL). ONT) to help customers switch from fiber-optic network service to another type of wired network service.

第4圖是實施例中的無線光纖網路終端400的示意圖。無線光纖網路終端400的內部連接模組420通過乙太網路供電(Power over Ethernet,POE)線連接到室內路由器430，從而減少電線的數量，或者內部連接模組420可以整合傳統Wi-Fi路由器。在實施例中，內部連接模組420的一部分仍然固定到或鄰近建築物的外牆450的內面。實施例400仍然包括與前述類似的天線和諧振電力發射器。本實施例的不同處是不需要連接到交流電源140。與先前實施例的內部連接模組相比，可以提供更多的安裝彈性。實施例的內部連接模組可以與外部連接模組120或另一實施例的外部連接模組配對，以無線的方式提供建築物內部乙太網路連接。因此不需要室外電源及在牆上鑽孔，從而簡化安裝手續。 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a wireless optical network terminal 400 in an embodiment. The internal connection module 420 of the wireless optical network terminal 400 is connected to the indoor router 430 through a Power over Ethernet (POE) cable, thereby reducing the number of wires, or the internal connection module 420 can integrate traditional Wi-Fi router. In an embodiment, a portion of the internal connection module 420 is still secured to or adjacent to the inner face of the exterior wall 450 of the building. Embodiment 400 still includes antennas and resonant power transmitters similar to those previously described. The difference in this embodiment is that no connection to the AC power source 140 is required. Compared with the internal connection module of the previous embodiment, more installation flexibility can be provided. The internal connection module of an embodiment can be paired with the external connection module 120 or the external connection module of another embodiment to wirelessly provide an intra-building Ethernet connection. This eliminates the need for an outdoor power supply and drilling holes in the wall, simplifying installation procedures.

第5圖是實施例中的無線光纖網路終端500的示意圖。無線光纖網路終端500的內部連接模組520整合傳統Wi-Fi路由器，更加減少電線的數量。在實 施例500中，內部連接模組520仍然固定到或鄰近建築物的外牆550的內面。實施例500還包括內部收發器以及與先前實施例中相關的天線和諧振電力發射器。內部連接模組520還連接到交流電源140。由於內部連接模組520整合了Wi-Fi路由器，與其他實施例的內部連接模組相比，可以提供更多的安裝彈性。實施例的內部連接模組可以與外部連接模組120或其他實施例的外部連接模組配對，以無線的方式提供建築物內部乙太網路連接。因此不需要室外電源及在牆上鑽孔，從而簡化安裝手續。 FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a wireless optical network terminal 500 in an embodiment. The internal connection module 520 of the wireless optical network terminal 500 integrates a conventional Wi-Fi router, further reducing the number of wires. in real In the embodiment 500, the internal connection module 520 is still fixed to or adjacent to the inner face of the exterior wall 550 of the building. Embodiment 500 also includes an internal transceiver as well as the antenna and resonant power transmitter associated with the previous embodiments. The internal connection module 520 is also connected to the AC power source 140 . Since the internal connection module 520 integrates the Wi-Fi router, more installation flexibility can be provided compared with the internal connection modules of other embodiments. The internal connection module of the embodiment may be paired with the external connection module 120 or the external connection module of other embodiments to wirelessly provide intra-building Ethernet connectivity. This eliminates the need for an outdoor power supply and drilling holes in the wall, simplifying installation procedures.

應當說明，本申請中提及的一些特定科技僅旨在作為可用於展示本發明的成形實施例的示例，而不限於這些特定科技。例如，如果PON MAC支持實施例100、200、300、400和500等，則可以使用任何標準的PON技術來實現它們。另外，與內部連接模塊和外部連接模塊上所使用的相關乙太網路技術，實施例不限於如圖2所示的2.5G。實施例100、200、300、400和500以及其他可以使用基於IEEE 802.3的相關規範的科技來實現，例如N BASE-T、MGB ASE-T、2.5G BASE-T和5G BASE-T。 It should be noted that some of the specific technologies mentioned in this application are intended only as examples of shaped embodiments that may be used to demonstrate the invention, and are not limited to these specific technologies. For example, if the PON MAC supports embodiments 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500, etc., they can be implemented using any standard PON technology. In addition, the embodiment is not limited to 2.5G as shown in FIG. 2 with respect to the related Ethernet technology used on the internal connection module and the external connection module. Embodiments 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500, and others, may be implemented using technologies based on related specifications of IEEE 802.3, such as N BASE-T, MG BASE-T, 2.5G BASE-T, and 5G BASE-T.

本發明所提出的無線光纖網路終端可以解決現有技術問題，包括降低光纖網路的安裝成本以及減少安裝時間，因為本發明之無線光纖網路終端可以方便安裝在建築物外部，不需要室外電源，也無需在建築物牆壁上鑽孔，增加安裝彈性。對於安裝光纖網路終端和路由器的服務業者而言，內部組件可以由客戶自行安裝，無需由專業人員上門服務，並且模組化設計還簡化了升級和維修的需求。 The wireless optical fiber network terminal proposed by the present invention can solve the problems of the prior art, including reducing the installation cost of the optical fiber network and reducing the installation time, because the wireless optical fiber network terminal of the present invention can be easily installed outside the building and does not require an outdoor power supply , and there is no need to drill holes in the building walls to increase installation flexibility. For service providers who install fiber optic network terminals and routers, the internal components can be installed by customers without the need for professional on-site service, and the modular design also simplifies the need for upgrades and repairs.

以上所述僅為本發明之較佳實施例，凡依本發明申請專利範圍所做之均等變化 與修飾，皆應屬本發明之涵蓋範圍。 The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and all the equivalent changes made according to the scope of the patent application of the present invention and modifications, all should fall within the scope of the present invention.

100:無線光纖網路終端 100: Wireless Optical Network Terminal

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一種無線光纖網路終端(Wireless Optical Network Terminal,WONT)，包括：一內部連接模組，包括：一內部通訊模組，包括一第一無線收發器，具有使無線傳輸訊號穿過建築材料的技術；一諧振電力發射器，用以發射一電能；及一第一連接器，用以連接該內部通訊模組和該諧振電力發射器至一電源；及一外部連接模組，包括：一外部通訊模組，包括一第二無線收發器，具有使無線傳輸訊號穿過建築材料的技術；一諧振電力接收器，用以由該諧振電力發射器接收該電能以供電給該外部通訊模組；及一第二連接器，用以連接至一網路服務提供端的光纖網路；其中：該網路服務提供端係為一光通訊寬頻網路服務提供端，該外部連接模組另包括一無源光纖網路媒體訪問存取單元(Passive Optical Network Media Access Control,PON MAC)，該無源光纖網路媒體訪問存取單元係耦接於該外部通訊模組與該第一連接器之間；及該無源光纖網路媒體存取控制單元通過一乙太網媒體訪問控制器(Media Access Control,MAC)和一實體層設備(Physical Layer,PHY)耦接該外部通信模塊。 A wireless optical network terminal (Wireless Optical Network Terminal, WONT), including: an internal connection module, including: an internal communication module, including a first wireless transceiver, with the technology of making wireless transmission signals pass through building materials ; a resonant power transmitter for emitting a power; and a first connector for connecting the internal communication module and the resonant power transmitter to a power source; and an external connection module, including: an external communication module a module including a second wireless transceiver with technology for wirelessly transmitting signals through building materials; a resonant power receiver for receiving the electrical energy from the resonant power transmitter to power the external communication module; and a second connector for connecting to an optical fiber network of a network service provider; wherein: the network service provider is an optical communication broadband network service provider, and the external connection module further includes a passive a Passive Optical Network Media Access Control (PON MAC), which is coupled between the external communication module and the first connector; and The passive optical network media access control unit is coupled to the external communication module through an Ethernet media access controller (Media Access Control, MAC) and a physical layer (Physical Layer, PHY). 一種無線光纖網路終端(Wireless Optical Network Terminal,WONT)，包括：一內部連接模組，包括：一內部通訊模組，包括一第一無線收發器，具有使無線傳輸訊號穿過建築材料的技術；一諧振電力發射器，用以發射一電能；及一第一連接器，用以連接該內部通訊模組和該諧振電力發射器至一電源；及一外部連接模組，包括：一外部通訊模組，包括一第二無線收發器，具有使無線傳輸訊號穿過建築材料的技術；一諧振電力接收器，用以由該諧振電力發射器接收該電能以供電給該外部通訊模組；及一第二連接器，用以連接至一網路服務提供端的光纖網路；其中該網路服務提供端係為一光通訊寬頻網路服務提供端，該外部連接模組另包括一無源光纖網路媒體訪問存取單元(Passive Optical Network Media Access Control,PON MAC)，該無源光纖網路媒體訪問存取單元係耦接於該外部通訊模組與該第一連接器之間，且係通過一乙太網路供電線(PoE Cable)供電。 A wireless optical network terminal (Wireless Optical Network Terminal, WONT), including: an internal connection module, including: an internal communication module, including a first wireless transceiver, with the technology of making wireless transmission signals pass through building materials ; a resonant power transmitter for emitting a power; and a first connector for connecting the internal communication module and the resonant power transmitter to a power source; and an external connection module, including: an external communication module a module including a second wireless transceiver with technology for wirelessly transmitting signals through building materials; a resonant power receiver for receiving the electrical energy from the resonant power transmitter to power the external communication module; and a second connector for connecting to an optical fiber network of a network service provider; wherein the network service provider is an optical communication broadband network service provider, and the external connection module further includes a passive optical fiber A network media access and access unit (Passive Optical Network Media Access Control, PON MAC), the passive optical network media access and access unit is coupled between the external communication module and the first connector, and is Power is supplied through an Ethernet power supply line (PoE Cable). 如請求項1或2所述的無線光纖網路終端，其中該第一連接器包括一SC/APC(Standard Connector/Angled Physical Contact)連接器。 The wireless optical network terminal according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first connector comprises a SC/APC (Standard Connector/Angled Physical Contact) connector. 如請求項1或2所述的無線光纖網路終端，其中該第一無線收發 器，用以收發該第二無線收發器傳來的一調變射頻訊號。 The wireless optical network terminal according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first wireless transceiver The device is used for receiving and transmitting a modulated radio frequency signal from the second wireless transceiver. 如請求項1或2所述的無線光纖網路終端，其中該內部連接模組另包括一乙太網路模組，該乙太網路模組耦接於該內部通訊模組與該第二連接器之間。 The wireless optical network terminal according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the internal connection module further comprises an Ethernet network module, and the Ethernet network module is coupled to the internal communication module and the second between connectors. 如請求項1或2所述的無線光纖網路終端，其中該內部連接模組的該第一連接器用以連接一乙太網路供電線。 The wireless optical network terminal as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the first connector of the internal connection module is used for connecting an Ethernet power line. 如請求項1或2所述的無線光纖網路終端，其中該內部連接模組另包括一路由器。 The wireless optical network terminal according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the internal connection module further comprises a router. 如請求項1或2所述的無線光纖網路終端，其中該內部連接模組與該外部連接模組之間無實體連接，該外部連接模組與該內部連接模組實質上對齊。 The wireless optical network terminal of claim 1 or 2, wherein there is no physical connection between the internal connection module and the external connection module, and the external connection module and the internal connection module are substantially aligned. 一種無線光纖網路終端(Wireless Optical Network Terminal,WONT)，包括：一內部連接模組，包括：一內部通訊模組，包括一無線收發器，具有使無線傳輸訊號穿過建築材料的技術；一諧振電力發射器，相容於一諧振電力接收器使用的無線電力接收技術；及一連接器，用以連接該內部通訊模組和該諧振電力發射器至一電源； 其中：該內部連接模組的無線收發器接收來自一外部連接模組的該無線傳輸訊號，其中該外部連接模組包括有一無源光纖網路的一光纖網路終端(PON ONT)單元；及該內部連接模組與該外部連接模組之間無實體連接，該外部連接模組與該內部連接模組實質上對齊。 A wireless optical network terminal (Wireless Optical Network Terminal, WONT), comprising: an internal connection module, including: an internal communication module, including a wireless transceiver, with the technology of making wireless transmission signals pass through building materials; a a resonant power transmitter compatible with wireless power reception technology used by a resonant power receiver; and a connector for connecting the internal communication module and the resonant power transmitter to a power source; wherein: the wireless transceiver of the internal connection module receives the wireless transmission signal from an external connection module, wherein the external connection module includes a PON ONT unit of a passive optical network; and There is no physical connection between the inner connection module and the outer connection module, and the outer connection module and the inner connection module are substantially aligned. 如請求項9所述的無線光纖網路終端，其中該內部連接模組的該連接器用以連接一乙太網路供電線。 The wireless optical network terminal of claim 9, wherein the connector of the internal connection module is used to connect an Ethernet power supply line. 一種無線光纖網路終端(Wireless Optical Network Terminal,WONT)，包括：一外部連接模組，包括：一外部通訊模組，包括一無線收發器，具有使無線傳輸訊號穿過建築材料的技術；一諧振電力接收器，具有無線電力接收技術並用以向該外部通訊模組供電；及一連接器，連接至一網路服務提供端的光纖網路；其中：該外部連接模組包括有一無源光纖網路的一光纖網路終端(PON ONT)單元；及該無源光纖網路的該光纖網路終端(PON ONT)單元通過一乙太網路供電線(Power over Ethernet,PoE)取得電力。 A wireless optical network terminal (Wireless Optical Network Terminal, WONT), comprising: an external connection module, including: an external communication module, including a wireless transceiver, with the technology of making wireless transmission signals pass through building materials; 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